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Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) presents uniquely with severe initial attacks and frequent relapses, even with treatment. Early diagnosis is crucial, but current therapies for childhood MS are insufficient.

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  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis is challenging but increasingly recognized globally.
  • This study focuses on a Belgian cohort of pediatric MS patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the clinical and biochemical characteristics of pediatric MS patients in Belgium.
  • To highlight the unique presentation and outcomes in this cohort.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective descriptive study of pediatric MS patients from four Belgian University Hospitals.
  • Inclusion of 21 patients, with a notable nine cases of onset before age ten.

Main Results:

  • Higher incidence of acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM)-like initial attacks and more polysymptomatic episodes compared to literature.
  • Severe clinical presentation with high initial EDSS scores and limited full recovery post-first manifestation.
  • Significant disease progression despite disease-modifying therapy, with 9.5% transitioning to secondary progressive MS during adolescence.

Conclusions:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of pediatric MS is essential for timely and effective treatment initiation.
  • Current therapeutic options for childhood MS are inadequate, necessitating further research and development.